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Empires of the Undergrowth
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Ant-based RTS out now! The first game by Slug Disco Studios @slugdisco

https://store.steampowered.com/app/463530/Empires_of_the_Undergrowth/
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eotu.bsky.social
Let me know if I'm bugging you, but I'd love you to be my Valentine!

EotU-themed Valentine's cards from the extemely talented Primmy - Instagram: @tawnyminingbee - for a very special person (you).

#screenshotsaturday #ValentinesDay #indiedev #gamedev
To: From: An interpretation of scientist 1 from Empires of the Undergrowth. A red-haired woman wearing black, with a white lab coat and blue nitrile gloves. She's using a walkie talkie. A heart is above it and she has a smile on her face. To: From: You imbibe me with power, Valentine! An interpretation of scientist 2 from Empires of the Undergrowth. A dark-haired man wearing glasses, red clothes and a white lab coat. He has a mischevious smile on his face. Heart shapes appear above him. He's carrying a bottle of golden liquid. To: From: Will you be my queen? An interpretation of scientist 2 from Empires of the Undergrowth towards the end of the story. He's undergone a transformation and has ant-like features. He is looking pleadingly from a heart background. To: From: Mulch? A stylised picture of a termite from Empires of the Undergrowth. It has heart icons near it. It is looking pleadingly at the viewer.
February 14, 2026 at 12:15 PM
eotu.bsky.social
Once you've mastered the campaign in Empires of the Undergrowth, custom games beckon.

Bring your ants (and termites!) to victory in near endlessly-customisable scenarios.

Here, exploding ants (Colobopsis explodens) begin their journey in a swampy world.

#ScreenshotSaturday
A colony of exploding ants exit a nest entrance in Empires of the Undergrowth. The environment is waterlogged and swampy. A small plant with yellow flowers can be seen in the foreground. A posing devil's coach horse beetle sits nearby. In the background, large-leaved saplings and pitcher plants can be seen. The lighting is warm and low, like early morning.
February 7, 2026 at 4:24 PM
eotu.bsky.social
Keep a weather eye on the horizon. #screenshotsaturday
A beach scene in Empires of the Undergrowth, from a low angle towards a horizon. A pair of eyes can be seen in an indentation in the foreground.
January 31, 2026 at 10:14 PM
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eotu.bsky.social
It is newletter.

This month we're introducing all the new members of our community to New Year's Feast and the other event levels (happy Year of the Horse, by the way!) and talking about an upcoming beta. To which you will all be invited.

store.steampowered.com/news/app/463...
Empires of the Undergrowth - New Year's Feast - Jan 2026 Newsletter A horse-headed statue with green weathering is on the left hand side. A fire ant queen stands in front of it. Out-of-focus Chinese lanterns can bee seen in the background.
January 28, 2026 at 4:06 PM
eotu.bsky.social
It is newletter.

This month we're introducing all the new members of our community to New Year's Feast and the other event levels (happy Year of the Horse, by the way!) and talking about an upcoming beta. To which you will all be invited.

store.steampowered.com/news/app/463...
Empires of the Undergrowth - New Year's Feast - Jan 2026 Newsletter A horse-headed statue with green weathering is on the left hand side. A fire ant queen stands in front of it. Out-of-focus Chinese lanterns can bee seen in the background.
January 28, 2026 at 4:06 PM
eotu.bsky.social
A fearsome emperor scorpion, Pandinus imperator, emerges in preparation for a night of hunting.

Encounter this legend of the savannah in the final campaign levels of Empires of the Undergrowth, as your Matabele ants battle for survival.

#screenshotsaturday #scorpions
An emperor scorpion resting behind an Aloe vera plant in an arid-looking savannah environment with termite mounds visible nearby. It is late in the day, with golden lighting. A screenshot taken in Empires of the Undergrowth.
January 17, 2026 at 6:52 PM
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eotu.bsky.social
Me when it's ten days in 2026 but I just realise I've been writing 2025 on my dates still

#screenshotsaturday
An American bullfrog in a swampy environment in Empires of the Undergrowth. The bullfrog is performing a self-cleaning animation, which in the context of this post looks like a facepalm. Lit brightly by the sun from behind. Plants, rocks and a small creek are visible in the background.
January 10, 2026 at 2:41 PM
eotu.bsky.social
Me when it's ten days in 2026 but I just realise I've been writing 2025 on my dates still

#screenshotsaturday
An American bullfrog in a swampy environment in Empires of the Undergrowth. The bullfrog is performing a self-cleaning animation, which in the context of this post looks like a facepalm. Lit brightly by the sun from behind. Plants, rocks and a small creek are visible in the background.
January 10, 2026 at 2:41 PM
eotu.bsky.social
Again, so soon?? Empires of the Undergrowth is back to its historic 70% off for the @hoodedhorse.bsky.social publisher sale!

We've had a lot of new faces in our community over the holiday break; now's a great time to join. Friendly, ant-loving gamers guaranteed!
Empires of the Undergrowth 70% off On Steam The background shows a jungle floor with leafcutter ants carrying leaf cuttings.
January 8, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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slugdisco.bsky.social
Join the disco! 🪩

Slug Disco are hiring a Product Marketing Executive - this is a fully remote entry level role for anyone based in the UK!

Salary: £25,000-£30,000
Deadline: 14th December

Learn more, and apply for the role here: slugdisco.com/position-pro...

#indiegame #marketing
Logo for the company Slug Disco, a small slug sits atop a disco ball above the words "Slug Disco"
December 3, 2025 at 2:23 PM
eotu.bsky.social
We've left a little gift for you on the main menu. What could be inside?
A white gift box wrapped with a red bow on a rock
December 2, 2025 at 3:09 PM
eotu.bsky.social
What does "ant music" even sound like??

#screenshotsaturday #indiedev #gamedev #music #ants
November 15, 2025 at 9:59 PM
eotu.bsky.social
It's Halloween, and that means the Hungry Spider has awoken and is on the prowl.

Satiate his appetite. Devour it all.
October 31, 2025 at 3:43 PM
eotu.bsky.social
A community member has been experimenting with depth of field on their screenshots - I think it turned out great!

Thanks tibikee on our Discord for this arty picture of a Myrmecia ereptor worker.

#screenshotsaturday
A closeup, shallow depth of field screenshot of a Myrmecia ereptor worker in Empires of the Undergrowth. An unhatched cocoon is seen underneath it.
October 25, 2025 at 8:06 PM
eotu.bsky.social
How to make RTS ants feel like actual ants

#screenshotsaturday #indiedev #gamedev #MadeWithUnreal
October 18, 2025 at 5:48 PM
eotu.bsky.social
A small rainforest clearing lets the the usually very dappled light hit the floor more directly, allowing fresh growth and providing easy pickings for leafcutter colonies - and others.

Our ant-based RTS Empires of the Undergrowth is out now!

#screenshotsaturday #indiegames
A warm rainforest scene showing the entrance to a leafcutter colony, with some leafcutter ants moving towards and climbing nearby saplings to harvest the leaf material. There are rocks and roots, and a hazy forest is seen in the distance. The sun is directly in front of the camera, passing through the trees.
October 11, 2025 at 5:58 PM
eotu.bsky.social
Empires of the Undergrowth is back to its historic 50% off for the #SteamAutumnsale2025! DLCs are also 20% off.

Grab our ant-based RTS for PC & Mac now!

#indiegames #steam #steamsale
The Steam Autumn Sale 2025 graphic (Sep 29th - Oct 6th), with a picture from the Steam page of Empires of the Undergrowth showing that it's 50% off (currently $14.99)
October 2, 2025 at 12:27 PM
eotu.bsky.social
Fear 😱
September 30, 2025 at 10:45 PM
eotu.bsky.social
One of the best decisions we made when making EotU was adding a screenshot mode - players make our game look all the prettier in screenshots on a daily basis!

Highly recommended to any indie devs reading.

TY to немец, tibikee & Grolgungus.

#screenshotsaturday #indiegames
A big-headed ant colony in Empires of the Undergrowth A birdseye overview of a mature nest in Empires of the Undergrowth Exploding ants battle leafcutters and crickets in Empires of the Undergrowth
September 27, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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eotu.bsky.social
We had a problem with our spiders. How did we fix it?

#screenshotsaturday #indiedev #gamedev #MadeWithUnreal
September 20, 2025 at 2:24 PM
eotu.bsky.social
We had a problem with our spiders. How did we fix it?

#screenshotsaturday #indiedev #gamedev #MadeWithUnreal
September 20, 2025 at 2:24 PM
eotu.bsky.social
Vlog time! A review of the recently-updated roadmap from Empires of the Undergrowth from community manager Mike. Also includes a little light #macrophotography for those who enjoy such things!

youtu.be/AouWbzb3Sew

#indiegames #ants #bugs #insects
Empires of the Undergrowth VLOG 16 - Roadmap Review, Uber Creatures, [REDACTED]
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September 15, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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eotu.bsky.social
Thank you so much to Sin Vega of @rockpapershotgun.bsky.social for this lovely article about Empires of the Undergrowth. Excellent screenshots throughout!

www.rockpapershotgun.com/rally-point-...

#indiegames #screenshotsaturday
Rally Point: The ants are willing to die for me in Empires Of The Undergrowth
Empires Of The Undergrowth is a strategy game about guiding a colony of ants towards growth and survival.
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September 6, 2025 at 7:36 PM
eotu.bsky.social
Thank you so much to Sin Vega of @rockpapershotgun.bsky.social for this lovely article about Empires of the Undergrowth. Excellent screenshots throughout!

www.rockpapershotgun.com/rally-point-...

#indiegames #screenshotsaturday
Rally Point: The ants are willing to die for me in Empires Of The Undergrowth
Empires Of The Undergrowth is a strategy game about guiding a colony of ants towards growth and survival.
www.rockpapershotgun.com
September 6, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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danpos.bsky.social
Please 🔁 I'm looking for paid helpers at Tokyo Game Show Sep 27 & 28. I'm looking for someone Tokyo based who is fluent to help when visitors come to the booth to answer any questions about the games.

Daily rate is 22,000 yen + commute expenses.
September 3, 2025 at 9:33 AM